Australian national carrier Qantas has announced a commercial frequent flyer tie-up with US carrier Hawaiian Airlines. Under the terms of the new agreement, Qantas frequent flyer program (FFP) members will be able to use their accumulated Qantas points to book reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines from June 5, 2025, marking the start of a wider strategic airline partnership announced by the two national carriers in January 2025.
As part of the agreement, Qantas FFP members will be able to access and book flights across Hawaiian Airlines’ global network, which includes all four major Hawaiian Islands, 15 cities in the US, and 10 international destinations. Following its merger with Alaska Airlines in 2024, Hawaiian Airlines offers non-stop services from Honolulu to Sydney and Auckland, as well as same-day, one-stop connections to popular cities on the US mainland US including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City.
“We know Hawaii is one of the most sought-after destinations for our frequent flyers and the partnership with Hawaiian Airlines will be welcome news for members eyeing up their next overseas trip,” said Qantas Loyalty CEO Andrew Glance. “Hawaii has long been a favourite destination for members, who will be able to use their points to connect to one or all four major Hawaiian Islands or look to build Honolulu into their itinerary as a convenient stopover en route to North America.”
“The partnership with Hawaiian Airlines also builds on the recent launch of our direct Melbourne to Honolulu Qantas service in May 2025 and gives our members more routes, more choice, and more access to travel rewards using their points. The number of Classic Reward seats booked with partner airlines has doubled in the last five years, so we know how important it is that we continue to invest in growing our network and provide members with more opportunities to use their points,” added Glance.
Partnerships on the rise
According to a Qantas statement, the new partnership with Hawaiian Airlines comes as the number of seats unlocked through flagship partners grew by almost one-third in 2024. Qantas has also entered into a bilateral codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines as the carrier nears its new oneworld membership in 2026, which states the airline, “will offer travellers a more convenient network of flights within Hawaii and beyond into the mainland US. “
Under the codeshare arrangement, Qantas FFP members will also be able to earn Qantas Points and Status Credits on Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights (with a QF flight number) for travel within Hawaii and to the mainland US.
“Hawaiian Airlines has served Australia for 21 years, and we’re thrilled to extend our unique onboard services, products, and experiences, rooted in authentic Hawaiian hospitality, to even more Aussies through our partnership with Qantas,” said Alex Judson, Managing Director of Partnerships and International at Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines. “Qantas Frequent Flyers, and eventually oneworld members, will find unmatched value when redeeming their points to start their vacation on Hawaii’s flagship carrier.”
Hawaiian Airlines, now in its 96th year of continuous service, operates nonstop flights between Sydney and Honolulu using its 278-seat wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, featuring 18 Premium Cabin lie-flat leather seats, 68 Extra Comfort seats, and 192 Main Cabin seats. According to ch-aviation, the carrier currently operates a fleet of 24 of the type with an average fleet age of 12 years.
